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href="/bsb/psalms/55.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/55.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He rescues me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/55.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He ransoms me and keeps me safe from the battle waged against me, though many still oppose me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/55.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He redeems my soul in safety from the battle that I wage, for many are arrayed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/55.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He redeems my soul in peace from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/55.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle <i>that was</i> against me: for there were many with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/55.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle <i>that was</i> against me, For there were many against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/55.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle <i>which is</i> against me, For they are many <i>who are aggressive</i> toward me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/55.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle which is against me, For they are many who strive with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/55.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle <i>which is</i> against me, For they are many <i>who strive</i> with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/55.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He will redeem my soul in peace from the battle <i>which is</i> against me, For they are many <i>who strive</i> with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/55.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He has redeemed my life in peace from the battle that was against me, For there were many against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/55.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Though many are against me, he will redeem me from my battle unharmed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/55.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Though many are against me, He will redeem me from my battle unharmed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/55.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He hath redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me; For they were many that strove with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/55.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I am attacked from all sides, but you will rescue me unharmed by the battle. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/55.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He hath redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for they were many that strove with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/55.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />With [his] peace, he will rescue my soul from the war waged against me, because there are many [soldiers fighting] against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/55.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He will bring me safely back from the battles that I fight against so many enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/55.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He calmly ransomed my soul from the war waged against me, for there was a vast crowd who stood against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/55.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He redeems my soul in peace from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/55.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He will rescue me and protect me from those who attack me, even though they greatly outnumber me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/55.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/55.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/55.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He has redeemed my soul in peace from the battle that was against me, although there are many who oppose me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/55.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He has ransomed my soul in peace "" From him who is near to me, "" For with the multitude they were with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/55.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He hath ransomed in peace my soul From him who is near to me, For with the multitude they were with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/55.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He redeemed my soul in peace from the encounter against me: for with many they were with me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/55.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He shall redeem my soul in peace from them that draw near to me: for among many they were with me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/55.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 54:19>He will redeem my soul in peace from those who draw near to me. For, among the many, they were with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/55.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He will redeem my soul in peace from those who war against me, though there are many who oppose me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/55.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He will redeem me unharmed from the battle that I wage, for many are arrayed against me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/55.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Deliver my soul from those who have been too wise for me, from those who have opposed me continuously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/55.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Save my soul from those who are my wise ones, because they have been in contention with me.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/55.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He hath redeemed my soul in peace so that none came nigh me; For they were many that strove with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/55.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He shall deliver my soul in peace from them that draw nigh to me: for they were with me in many <i>cases</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/55-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=6533" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/55.htm">Cast Your Burden upon the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6299.htm" title="6299: pā·ḏāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To ransom. A primitive root; to sever, i.e. Ransom; gener. To release, preserve.">He redeems</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">my soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: ḇə·šā·lō·wm (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">in peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/7128.htm" title="7128: miq·qă·rāḇ- (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A battle, war. From qarab; hostile encounter.">from the battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">waged against me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">even though</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: ḇə·rab·bîm (Prep-b:: Adj-mp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">many</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">oppose</a> <a href="/hebrew/5978.htm" title="5978: ‘im·mā·ḏî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Along with, against, by, from">me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>God will hear and humiliate them—the One enthroned for the ages—Selah because they do not change and they have no fear of God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a></span><br />Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">2 Timothy 4:18</a></span><br />And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-6.htm">Psalm 107:6</a></span><br />Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-3.htm">Psalm 91:3</a></span><br />Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a></span><br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-13.htm">Psalm 56:13</a></span><br />For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-4.htm">Psalm 34:4</a></span><br />I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-9.htm">2 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a></span><br />Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a></span><br />And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-7.htm">Psalm 138:7</a></span><br />If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He has delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.</p><p class="hdg">He hath</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6,7</a></b></br> I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set <i>themselves</i> against me round about… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1-3</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. The LORD <i>is</i> my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD <i>is</i> the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/57-3.htm">Psalm 57:3</a></b></br> He shall send from heaven, and save me <i>from</i> the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.</p><p class="hdg">there</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16</a></b></br> And he answered, Fear not: for they that <i>be</i> with us <i>are</i> more than they that <i>be</i> with them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7,8</a></b></br> Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that <i>is</i> with him: for <i>there be</i> more with us than with him: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/26-53.htm">Matthew 26:53</a></b></br> Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/35-14.htm">Although</a> <a href="/job/6-4.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/psalms/24-8.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/psalms/51-14.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/54-7.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/psalms/34-18.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/psalms/38-20.htm">Oppose</a> <a href="/psalms/46-10.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/psalms/31-5.htm">Ransomed</a> <a href="/amos/5-12.htm">Ransoms</a> <a href="/psalms/49-15.htm">Redeem</a> <a href="/psalms/31-5.htm">Redeemed</a> <a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/psalms/54-4.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/35-1.htm">Strive</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-6.htm">Strove</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-3.htm">Unharmed</a> <a href="/job/7-2.htm">Wage</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-8.htm">Waged</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/99-8.htm">Although</a> <a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/psalms/76-3.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/psalms/56-13.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/56-13.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/psalms/65-7.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/psalms/69-18.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/psalms/109-4.htm">Oppose</a> <a href="/psalms/55-20.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/psalms/78-42.htm">Ransomed</a> <a href="/amos/5-12.htm">Ransoms</a> <a href="/psalms/69-18.htm">Redeem</a> <a href="/psalms/71-23.htm">Redeemed</a> <a href="/psalms/78-53.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/psalms/56-6.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/103-9.htm">Strive</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Strove</a> <a href="/daniel/3-25.htm">Unharmed</a> <a href="/psalms/109-20.htm">Wage</a> <a href="/revelation/12-7.htm">Waged</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 55</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/55-1.htm">David in his prayer complains of his fearful case</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/55-9.htm">He prays against his enemies, of whose wickedness and treachery he complains</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/55-16.htm">He comforts himself in God's preservation oh him, and confusion of his enemies</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/55.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/55.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He redeems my soul in peace</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's role as a redeemer, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible. Redemption in the Old Testament often refers to God's deliverance of His people from physical danger or bondage, as seen in the Exodus narrative. The concept of peace here is not merely the absence of conflict but a holistic sense of well-being and restoration. This peace is reminiscent of the Hebrew word "shalom," which encompasses completeness and harmony. Theologically, this redemption foreshadows the ultimate redemption through Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the Prince of Peace in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>. The peace that God provides is not just external but internal, affecting the soul, which aligns with the New Testament teaching in <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a> about the peace of God guarding hearts and minds.<p><b>from the battle waged against me</b><br>The imagery of battle is a common metaphor in the Psalms, reflecting the struggles and adversities faced by the psalmist. Historically, David, the attributed author of this psalm, faced numerous battles, both literal and figurative, including conflicts with Saul, his own son Absalom, and various external enemies. This phrase can also be understood spiritually, representing the internal and external struggles believers face, such as temptation, persecution, and spiritual warfare. <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a> speaks of the spiritual battle against "the rulers, the authorities, the powers of this dark world," highlighting the ongoing nature of such conflicts. The assurance of God's deliverance from these battles is a recurring theme, providing comfort and hope.<p><b>even though many oppose me</b><br>This part of the verse acknowledges the reality of opposition and adversity. In David's life, opposition came from various sources, including political rivals, personal betrayals, and foreign enemies. The mention of "many" underscores the overwhelming nature of the opposition, yet it also highlights God's power to save despite the odds. This is echoed in <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a>, which states, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" Theologically, this opposition can be seen as a type of the opposition Jesus faced during His earthly ministry, culminating in His crucifixion. Despite the multitude of adversaries, God's plan prevails, offering a message of hope and perseverance for believers facing their own trials.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/55.htm">Psalm 55</a>, David is expressing his distress and seeking God's deliverance from his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies/opponents.htm">Enemies/Opponents</a></b><br>The psalm speaks of those who are against David, representing any adversaries or trials believers face.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The Redeemer who provides peace and deliverance from conflict.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>Symbolic of the spiritual and physical struggles believers encounter.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, it is often the backdrop for David's psalms, representing a place of both conflict and divine presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_redeemer.htm">God as Redeemer</a></b><br>Trust in God's ability to redeem and bring peace, even in the midst of life's battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peace_in_adversity.htm">Peace in Adversity</a></b><br>Seek God's peace, which is not dependent on external circumstances but is a gift from Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Recognize the spiritual nature of our battles and rely on God's strength and deliverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_opposition.htm">Faith in Opposition</a></b><br>Maintain faith and confidence in God, even when faced with numerous adversaries.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_and_deliverance.htm">Prayer and Deliverance</a></b><br>Engage in prayer as a means to experience God's peace and redemption from life's struggles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_55.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 55</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_little_evidence_for_psalm_71_events.htm">Why is there little historical or archaeological evidence for the divine interventions described in Psalm 71?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_skeptical_theism_say_on_divine_hiddenness.htm">What does the Bible say about mental health?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_disasters_occur_if_god_is_awake.htm">Psalm 121:4 - If God 'never slumbers nor sleeps,' why do disasters and injustices seemingly go unchecked?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_kingdom_of_god_like.htm">How should we respond to betrayal and deceit?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/55.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">He hath delivered.</span>--The Targum rightly makes this the petition just mentioned, "Deliver," &c<p>(18) <span class= "bld">From the battle.</span>--The reading of the LXX. is preferable, "from these drawing near to me."<p><span class= "bld">For there were</span> <span class= "bld">many with me.</span>--This is only intelligible if we insert the word <span class= "ital">fighting. "</span>For there were many fighting with me," <span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, "against me." But the text seems corrupt.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/55.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me.</span> Once mere "the preterite of prophetic certainty." David sees his deliverance effected. He beholds the coming battle (<a href="/2_samuel/17-11.htm">2 Samuel 17:11</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/18-6.htm">2 Samuel 18:6-8</a>). <span class="cmt_word">He sees that there are many with him</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "many that contend with him;" but his courage does not fail - he is assured of being "delivered" and re-established in his kingdom "in peace." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/55-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He will redeem</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּ֘דָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(pā·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6299.htm">Strong's 6299: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my soul</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֭פְשִׁי</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">in peace</span><br /><span class="heb">בְשָׁל֣וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the battle;</span><br /><span class="heb">מִקֲּרָב־</span> <span class="translit">(miq·qă·rāḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7128.htm">Strong's 7128: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hostile encounter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">though</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">many</span><br /><span class="heb">בְ֝רַבִּ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·rab·bîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are</span><br /><span class="heb">הָי֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against me,</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמָּדִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mā·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5978.htm">Strong's 5978: </a> </span><span class="str2">Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/55-18.htm">Psalm 55:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/55-18.htm">Psalm 55:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/55-18.htm">Psalm 55:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/55-18.htm">Psalm 55:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/55-18.htm">Psalm 55:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/55-18.htm">Psalm 55:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/55-18.htm">Psalm 55:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/55-18.htm">Psalm 55:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/55-18.htm">Psalm 55:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/55-18.htm">Psalm 55:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/55-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 55:18 He has redeemed my soul in peace (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/55-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 55:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 55:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/55-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 55:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 55:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>